While Bitcoin, launched a decade ago, was the world’s first cryptocurrency, the Ethereum system is now expanding the boundaries of blockchain technology by supporting smart contracts between its users. These contracts allow two parties to set predetermined conditions and define automatically triggered outcomes if and when those conditions are met. Smart contracts are now being…
Cryptocurrencies reached new heights in 2017. The market was bullish as many cryptocurrency prices rose, catching up to the ever popular Bitcoin. Two of Bitcoins biggest rivals, Ethereum and Litecoin both recently soared, rising to record price ranges. In fact, both did so well that the most popular US cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, had to temporarily…
As with any other types of stock trading, penny stock trading comes with a certain degree of risk. By using smart strategies, you can minimize the risk and increase your chances of success with penny stocks. Some of the recommended approaches are simple and easy to implement. As you become proficient, start applying more advanced…
With the end of the year approaching and tax season also starting to creep up, now is a good time for investors to think about their portfolios and overall savings and investing approach. It’s important to monitor your progress toward your financial goals and make sure your investments are working for you. In between your…
You have a well-balanced portfolio you love – then you get back your year-end statement and notice that some of your assets are out-of-whack. There’s no need to panic; that’s what rebalancing is for. Rebalancing your portfolio involves buying and selling assets to get a good allocation. The process isn’t always cut-and-dry, though. Here are…
Finding the Best Robo-Advisors For Your Money Recent predictions say that Social Security will run out of money around the year 2034. You can argue about the actual date all you want. However, it does confirm one thing: we all need to be investing and saving for retirement. If or when the program doesn’t have anything left…